Newquay U15s 10 Pirates U13s 13

In an even and keenly contested first match of the season, the Pirates U15s fully deserved this winning start after soaking up late sustained pressure from their Newquay hosts.

Pirates flanker Oliver Semmens made a huge impact after a year out due to injury, the side scoring two tries through Will Collins and debut man Josh Brigley, with Harvey James adding a penalty.

Newquay U13s 5 Pirates U13s 58

The Pirates U13s started their season off in style with a convincing win away to Newquay, playing exciting and entertaining rugby to outscore their hosts by 10 tries to one.

After a sticky first 10 minutes the Pirates clicked into gear, with the forwards dominant in all compartments and giving the Hornets a torrid time. From possession won it was inevitable that the tries would likely flow, which they did, but it could have been more if the handling was just a little better - that an area to address in training.

Pirates scorers
Ttries: Lockran Williams (3), Tom Holdsworth (2), Oliver Hallworth (2), Sam Skinner, Mike Wilson and Hamish Jeffrey
Cons: Sam Coogan (2), Oliver Hallworth (2)